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Benningen

Welcome to idyllic Benningen, Unterallgäu - a destination in Germany that is definitely worth a visit. With this travel guide, we would like to give you some tips and take you on a journey of discovery through this charming community.

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Attractions in Benningen


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Bicycle Rides · Unterallgaeu
Bike route via Ottobeuren and Günz
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 55.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 241 m
Descent 241 m

Beautiful bike route via Ottobeuren, Hawangen, the DB-Günztal bike path to Günz and back to Bad Grönenbach via Benningen and Woringen.

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from Monika Link,   Tourist information centre Bad Grönenbach
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.3 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 252 m
Descent 240 m

Varied cycling route along the Iller, up to Kronburg via Woringen and Benninger Ried to Memmingen for an ice cream and back to Steinheim.

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from Sebastian Müller-Wolfskeil,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.2 km
Duration 3:07 h
Ascent 334 m
Descent 334 m

Shortcut of the Aktiv Park Bike Route West with 46.2 km instead of 78 km for the complete signposted circular route.

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 38.8 km
Duration 2:41 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 176 m

Circular route west of Ottobeuren over the wide meadows and fields of the typically rural cultural landscape in Unterallgäu.

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from Tatjana Basch,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 47.9 km
Duration 3:27 h
Ascent 220 m
Descent 220 m

Shortcut of the Aktiv Park bike route West with 47.9 km instead of the 78 km for the complete signposted circular route.

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 300.1 km
Duration 22:21 h
Ascent 1,980 m
Descent 1,833 m

The start is in Freilassing at the border to Austria in the east, the end of the tour is in Memmingen at the border to Baden-Württemberg in the west.

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from Thomy B.,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 220 m
Descent 305 m

Numerous hills and small villages shape the landscape. The Basilica of Ottobeuren is the highlight of the route.

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from Martin Lässig,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 152.3 km
Duration 8:42 h
Ascent 1,670 m
Descent 1,670 m

With Ottobeuren, Kronburg, and the pilgrimage churches Maria Steinbach and Maria Baumgärtle, our route offers outstanding cultural highlights.

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 78 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 571 m
Descent 571 m

The challenging bike route connects the stations of Aktiv Park Kneippland Unterallgäu in the western district - entirely in the spirit of the ...

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.9 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

Simple circular route through the Günztal to the Benninger Ried, a moorland area and the world's only habitat of the Benninger Riednelke (the ...

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from Tatjana Basch,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
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Benningen lies on the edge of the Allgäu, nestled between rolling hills and green meadows. The landscape here is simply breathtaking and offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling. In the summer months you can enjoy the flowering alpine meadows, while in winter it is perfect for skiing.

One of the tourist attractions of Benningen is undoubtedly the 18th century parish church of St. Martin. The church has an impressive baroque interior as well as a beautiful view of the surrounding valley.

Cultural highlights can also be discovered in Benningen: The annual Heimatfest (local festival) attracts thousands of people every year and features traditional music, dance and costume performances as well as culinary specialities from the region.

If you are looking for culinary specialities, be sure to try the local cheese - it has been made here for generations and is considered one of the best in Germany!

And if it ever rains? Don't worry! There's still something to do: How about a visit to the local museum or a cosy stop in one of the many cafés?

Last but not least, it should be said: where exactly you find the most beautiful scenery in Benningen depends, of course, on your personal preferences. But one thing is certain: the landscape here is simply beautiful and offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities at any time of year.

All in all, we can say: Benningen, Unterallgäu - a little gem in the heart of Germany that is definitely worth a visit. We hope that this travel guide will help you to plan your trip in the best possible way and that you will take home many wonderful memories!

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  • October 18, 2022
    Carl Joseph Scheck
    October 17, 2022
    Sehr schöne Runde, auch gut ohne E-Bike zu bewältigen
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    Written October 18, 2022
  • October 20, 2019
    Andreas Sifft 
    October 20, 2019
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Runde. Viele Waldwege, wenig auf Asphalt, Trailanteil gering und nicht schwierig. Bei schönem Wetter tolle Fernsicht auf die Alpen.
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    Written October 20, 2019
  • July 07, 2017
    Peter Wassermann 
    Ein wirklich sehr schöne, erlebnisreiche Tour, die ich weiterempfehlen kann.
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    Written July 07, 2017
  • December 18, 2013
    Christoph Hentschel 
    October 25, 2013
    http://youtu.be/hsq6uDQ__fM Eine Woche mit dem Fahrrad 505 Km quer durch unsere Heimat mit Start an der eigenen Haustür hat schon echt klasse. Mensch, was wohnen wir doch in einem der schönsten Landstriche Europas - im Allgäu. Hier mein Video dazu. Wenn es Dir gefällt, bitte teilen und liken! . Wer mehr sehen will: www.facebook.com/Klettersteig24.de oder www.youtube.com/chicago0815
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    Written December 18, 2013
    Long Distance Cycling
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